Research Article: Postoperative MRI Findings Following PELD and Their Correlations with Clinical Prognosis are Investigated by Injecting Contrast into Annulus Fibrosus Intraoperatively
Introduction:
Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a prevalent degenerative disease of the spine that frequently occurs in older individuals and those engaged in heavy manual labor. This condition is generally caused by degeneration of the lumbar disc or a tear in the annulus fibrosus, which allows the nucleus pulposus to protrude and exert pressure on the dural sac or nerve roots, resulting in clinical symptoms such as lower back pain and sciatica. The frequency of cases of lumbar disc herniation is on the rise, and patients who…
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